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AEI = American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Think tank with internships and entry-level opportunities for students/graduates to do substantive work, including research, fundraising, governmental relations, economic policy, foreign and defense policy, social and political studies, HR, event planning, online communications, editorial assisting, marketing, video production, history education. Opportunity to work with leading minds in their fields of expertise.
Internships (under "About AEI) in summer, fall, spring; part- or full-time.
How to apply.
FAQs.
Intern housing information.
June 2011: Virginia Tech alumna, Caitlin Laverdiere [English & Econ, May 2010] is the Internship Program Coordinator. She welcomes VT student inquiries: internships @ aei.org. |
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America Job.com (formerly Federal Job Search.com)
State government jobs and contractor positions.
[Reminder that we do not endorse any fee-based services.] |
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AvueCentral.com
Site quote: "the fastest and easiest way to find and apply for federal employment" |
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Capital
Semester (DCinternships.org)
a.k.a. "Live, Learn & Intern."
One of the institutes sponsored by:
The Fund for American Studies, which sponsors these institutes, in partnership w/ Georgetown University:
ICPES: Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems - sum
IJP: Institute of Political Journalism - summer
IBGA: Institute on Business and Government Affairs - summer
IPVA: Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service - summer
CS: Capital Semester - fall and spring
LSI: Legal Studies Institute - summer
INTL: International Institutes in Prague, Hong Kong and Greece - summer
Washington, DC, summer and semester internships on Capitol Hill,
with federal agencies, media outlets, foreign embassies, trade associations,
political organizations, policy groups and corporate lobbying offices.
Thorough FAQs answered on the site.
For academic credit; tuition and fees apply; scholarships available. |
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Careers
in Government.com
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"clearinghous of information, resources and jobs in public sector organizations in America and abroad"
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Center
for Health, Environment and Justice.org
Jobs and internships under "About us"
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI.org)
Internships, fellowships, scholarships.
Undergraduate and graduate student opportunities. |
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Criminal justice careers center on
Criminal Justice Degree Schools.com
Information on over 70 job titles related to criminal justice and law enforcement.
Career articles.
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Criminal justice career profiles on CriminalJusticePrograms.com
Includes information on these career fields:
Criminologist, Corrections Officer, Court Reporter, FBI Agent, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Paralegal, Police Detective, Police Officer, Security Management
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DCinternships.org
a.k.a. "Live, Learn & Intern."
The Fund for American Studies is the sponsoring organization for these institutes, in partnership w/ Georgetown University:
ICPES: Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems - sum
IJP: Institute of Political Journalism - summer
IBGA: Institute on Business and Government Affairs - summer
IPVA: Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service - summer
CS: Capital Semester - fall and spring
LSI: Legal Studies Institute - summer
INTL: International Institutes in Prague, Hong Kong and Greece - summer
Washington, DC, summer and semester internships on Capitol Hill,
with federal agencies, media outlets, foreign embassies, trade associations,
political organizations, policy groups and corporate lobbying offices.
Thorough FAQs answered on the site.
For academic credit; tuition and fees apply; scholarships available. |
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FindLaw.com Career Center
Law-related jobs, HR, marketing, finance / accounting, IT, technical specialists, librarians. |
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Foreign Policy Association.org
"Job board" contains jobs, internships, volunteer opps with a variety of organizations. |
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The Fund for American Studies is the sponsoring
organization for these institutes, in partnership w/ Georgetown University:
ICPES: Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems - sum
IJP: Institute of Political Journalism - summer
IBGA: Institute on Business and Government Affairs - summer
IPVA: Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service - summer
CS: Capital Semester - fall and spring
LSI: Legal Studies Institute - summer
INTL: International Institutes in Prague, Hong Kong and Greece - summer
Washington, DC, summer and semester internships on Capitol Hill,
with federal agencies, media outlets, foreign embassies, trade associations,
political organizations, policy groups and corporate lobbying offices.
Thorough FAQs answered on the site.
For academic credit; tuition and fees apply; scholarships available.
a.k.a. DCinternships.org and "Live, Learn & Intern." |
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GovtJob.net
State and local government jobs in general management, HR and risk
management, finance and accounting, administrative and legal, information
technology, community development, public works, public safety and
criminal justice, leisure services, health and human services. |
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GovtJobs.com
State and local government jobs, and more. |
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Herbert
Scoville, Jr. Peace Fellowship
6-month fellowship for outstanding college graduates on issues
related to peace and security; a variety of organizations in or
near the nation's capital host selected fellows. |
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LawJobs.com
Includes paralegal and administrative support jobs. |
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"Live, Learn & Intern." a.k.a.
DCinternships.org
The Fund for American Studies is the sponsoring organization for these institutes, in partnership w/ Georgetown University:
ICPES: Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems - sum
IJP: Institute of Political Journalism - summer
IBGA: Institute on Business and Government Affairs - summer
IPVA: Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service - summer
CS: Capital Semester - fall and spring
LSI: Legal Studies Institute - summer
INTL: International Institutes in Prague, Hong Kong and Greece - summer
Washington, DC, summer and semester internships on Capitol Hill,
with federal agencies, media outlets, foreign embassies, trade associations,
political organizations, policy groups and corporate lobbying offices.
Thorough FAQs answered on the site. |
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Local
government directory on Yahoo! |
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NOW
(National Organization for Women)
Internship program in Washington, DC; women's issues and the political
process; lobbying, community organization, attend Congressional
and U.S. Supreme Court hearings. |
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Political Science jobs on
Research Gate.net
Jobs in U.S. and abroad in academia and private sector. |
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Professional
Energy Jobs
Includes jobs in energy industry in these categories: Accounting
and Finance Jobs, Energy Trading Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Human Resources,
Information Technology Jobs, Internships, Legal Jobs, Management
Jobs, Marketing/Sales Jobs, Math/Economists Jobs, Public Policy/Regulatory
Jobs, Science Jobs. |
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TRIALS: Training and Recruitment Initiative for
Admission to Leading Law Schools
Residential scholarship (fully funded; zero cost of participants) program that helps talented and motivated college students of modest means
gain admission to the nation’s leading law schools; rigorous five-week summer course enhances opportunities for students of
underrepresented backgrounds by bolstering their skills and focusing their goals. |
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Urban Education Leaders Internship Program (UELIP)
Formed by Chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools; began in fall 2007.
For top undergraduate and graduate students to conduct research and work on education policy projects;
50 to 75 associates each semester; work in 20 offices and departments; alumni represent more than 50 universities.
All academic backgrounds and majors are welcome. Work includes:
- Policy writing
- Program management
- Communications
- Business and data analysis
- Event planning
- Research
Fall and spring term interns work 15-20 hours per week
Summer term interns work full-time; 40 hours minimum per week.
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Urban Institute.org
Nonpartisan economic & social policy research.
See "About us" for jobs and internships, which are full- or part-time research assistant positions for college students throughout the academic year.
Majors sought: economics, mathematics, statistics, sociology, public policy, computer science of other social science fields w/ strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Graduate-level opportunities exist. |
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Virginia 21.org
Non-partisan political education group focused on education, economic development and good government, encouraging the voice of young voters, encouraging activism among Virginia college students.
See jobs and internships. |
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The
Washington Center Internships
(.edu web site)
2,000 - 3,000 internship placements in public, private and non-profit
sector in Washington D.C.
Application, program and housing fees.
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WashingtonPost.com/Jobs - includes
jobs outside this category, but due to location you'll
find government and public policy jobs; jobs in Washington, DC,
and metro Virginia and Maryland. |
Virginia state government, agencies |
This list is not exhaustive!
More at Virginia.gov:
Virginia state agencies and entities. |
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Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs
Internships with these 14 state offices and agencies:
Department of Correctional Education, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Forensic Science, Department of Health, Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Rehabilitative Services, Department of Transportation,
State Corporation Commission, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Virginia General Assembly, Virginia House of Delegates, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts,
Virginia Tourism Corporation, Wounded Veterans Internship Program.
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Virginia Capital Semester
Open to all undergraduate students, any major, enrolled in an accredited college or university, public or private, Virginia or elsewhere. Open to graduate students on case-by-case basis.
Virginia Tech is among 17 colleges/universities represented by participants.
20-hour work week plus 15-credit hours at VCU.
Complete information on program web site.
October 1 application deadline.
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Virginia
Cooperative Extension Service |
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Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation |
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Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) |
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Virginia
Department of Fire Programs |
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Virginia
Department of Forestry |
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Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
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Virginia
Department of General Services
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Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT)
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"Jobs" includes career information adn internship programs
Work opportunities include: Location and Design, Transportation Planning, Maintenance or Operations, Information technology,
Structure and Bridges, Public Relations, Environmental or Materials, Business – Accounting, Fiscal Management, Training or Human Resources.
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Virginia Governor's
Fellows Program
Full-time, summer program.
Applicants must be rising seniors, or graduating seniors, or enrolled as degree candidates in a graduate or professional school.
Applicants must also be enrolled in a Virginia college or university or must be a Virginia resident if enrolled in an out-of-state
institution. Must have demonstrated commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service.
Virgina Tech does provide some stipend money for selected VT students; contact Office of Vice President for Student Affairs). |
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Virginia Governor's
Internship Program
Spring, summer and fall internships for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program. Unpaid. Meaningful professional experience.
Work 20 hours/week min. Interns assigned to a Secretariat or Executive Office. |
Virginia Tech academic colleges & departments > career resources |
| For a full list,
see academic departments, by college, at Virginia Tech |
Why this list is here:
Many academic departments and colleges provide career-related information, services and events; some post jobs/internships for students. |
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Political
Science Department at Virginia Tech |
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Public
Administration & Policy, Center for, at Virginia Tech |
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Public
& International Affairs, School of, at Virginia Tech |
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Urban
Affairs & Planning Department at Virginia Tech |
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Other departments may have connections with government agencies, for-profit, and non-profit organizations
that relate to career fields in gov't, policy, or law. |
